Political ScienceAssociate in Arts Degree Program

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Career Opportunities

A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal,
state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit
associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; pre-Collegiate
education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.
Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication
abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Analyze social science concepts and theories.

Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience.

Produce evidence-based arguments.

Program Overview

Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes,
systems, and political behavior. Political science subfields include political theory,
political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international
relations, pre-law and a host of related fields. Political scientists use both humanistic
and scientific perspectives and tools and a variety of methodological approaches to
examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of all countries and regions
of the world.